Hospital’s History Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute (CHVI), on the campus of St. Mary’s Hospital, is a premier regional destination for modern cardiovascular care. CHVI Physicians also serve the needs of patients on the campus of St. Joseph’s Hospital. As a part of the Institute’s relocation and expansion in 2013, Carondelet invested $17 million into new construction, renovations and technology to forward the Institute’s vision to be “nationally recognized as a premier destination for modern cardiovascular care through clinical excellence, research, and physician education.” Later this year, the Institute will introduce a sophisticated cardiovascular hybrid operating suite that is the first-of-its-kind in North America! CHVI combines an exceptional patient and family experience with specialized medical expertise to ensure quality outcomes. The use of minimally invasive surgical techniques helps speed the healing process and allows patients to return to their favorite activities quickly. Locating CHVI on the campus of a tertiary medical center, with a full complement of medical specialties, allows for the highest quality of care for patients facing a variety of health needs and provides more immediate access by regional patients via Interstates 10 and 19.

Hospital’s HistoryFor the last three years, Carondelet St. Mary’s has ranked among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for clinical excellence (HealthGrades). This year, St. Mary’s also received the prestigious designation as a Distinguished Hospital for Patient Safety (HealthGrades). St. Mary’s provides this region with access to some of the most advanced and compassionate care available in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, diabetes, stroke, wound care, emergency medicine and physical rehabilitation. As the new home of the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute, St. Mary’s has become a regional destination for patients seeking the most advanced and minimally invasive options for heart and vascular surgery. The campus is also home to The Breast Center at Carondelet St. Mary’s — a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to breast health in which doctors from across the spectrum of breast care work together to diagnose, treat and support each patient. Navigators from the Breast Center program offer individualized attention and concierge-like service to each woman facing oncology treatment. Originally founded in 1880, St. Mary’s is Arizona’s oldest, continuously operating hospital — a family of health care professionals with a legacy to honor and a future to embrace.

Hospital’s HistoryCarondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital is an acute care tertiary facility founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1961. The hospital has grown considerably over the last 50+ years, offering many cutting-edge services, programs and technologies. In April 2013, the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center opened at the hospital. This premier center for total joint replacement of knees, hips, shoulders and ankles differs from other programs in its multi-disciplinary approach. Prior to surgery, patients undergo a physical assessment in Carondelet’s acclaimed CARE Clinic; attend Joint Camp where they learn what to expect before, during and after surgery; and receive their own individual program coordinator to walk them through every stage of their care and recovery. The Joint Replacement Center includes an on-site physical therapy gym and pool, and is the only facility of its kind in Southern Arizona offering inpatient aquatic therapy. St. Joseph’s Hospital is also home to the renowned Carondelet Neurological Institute, the largest and most comprehensive program in Southern Arizona dedicated to the treatment of neurological disorders and injuries.

Hospital’s HistoryCarondelet Neurological Institute, located on the campus of Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, is the largest, most comprehensive facility in Southern Arizona specializing in the treatment of neurological disorders. The Institute, which opened in 2008, specializes in minimally invasive spine and brain surgery, comprehensive treatment of stroke, outpatient stereotactic radiosurgery for brain and spine tumors, as well as diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders, epilepsy, memory and balance disorders, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Carondelet Neurological Institute is certified by the Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and received the highest award possible, the Gold-Plus Award, three years running for following the protocols set forward by the American Heart Association /American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines Initiative. The Institute contains all private suites and Tucson’s only dedicated 12-bed Neuro Critical Care Unit for patients in need of intensive care. With a community advisory board that includes UA Basketball Coach Sean Miller and a host of other local leaders, the Institute is well known for its contributions to the community in the treatment of complex brain and spine disorders utilizing breakthrough technologies. It is also noted for providing post-graduate education for medical professionals in the neurosciences and for its “Brain Academy,” a hands-on educational opportunity for local high school students interested in careers in the medical sciences.

Awards and/or Recognition ReceivedBariatric Center of Excellence award designation from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Gold Seal Award from The Joint Commission for Total Knee and Hip Replacement Gold Seal Award from The Joint Commission for Spine Surgery Accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care Primary Stroke Center (accredited by The Joint Commission) Gold Seal Award from Joint Commission for Spine Program Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology Heart Failure Center designated by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care

Hospital’s HistoryNorthwest Medical Center (NMC) opened its doors in 1983. Today, it continues to grow to meet the needs of the communities it serves while focusing on providing high-quality care, as evidenced by its Center of Excellence designations. In 2013, NMC was recognized as a Heart Failure Center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care making it NMC’s seventh Center of Excellence designation. In 2013, Northwest Medical Center will expand its services adding an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility to the hospital. In 2014, NMC will cut the ribbon on a new surgical wing with all 16 operating room suites outfitted for minimally invasive surgeries. The surgical expansion also will include a hybrid suite designed specifically for advanced cardiac and vascular surgical procedures. In addition to expanding services and facilities, Northwest also is expanding physician clinics to bring additional Primary Care Physicians and specialists to the community.Oro Valley Hospital1551 E. Tangerine Road, Oro Valley(520) 901-3500www.orovalleyhospital.com

Hospital’s HistoryOro Valley Hospital opened its doors on January 12, 2005, with 96 beds and expanded to 144 beds in July 2008. Oro Valley Hospital continues to grow and expand adding service lines to meet the needs of area residents, including opening a dedicated orthopaedics wing. In 2012, Oro Valley Hospital expanded its total joint program by becoming the only hospital in Southern Arizona to offer partial knee resurfacing with MAKO robotic technology (as of May 2013). In 2013, Oro Valley Hospital’s Emergency Room was certified to accept Level IV trauma patients. This means the hospital can handle less serious traumatic injuries and has processes in place to quickly transfer patients requiring a higher level of care to a higher-level facility. Southern Arizona VA Health Care System3601 S. 6th Ave., Tucson(520) 792-1450www.tucson.va.gov

Hospital HistoryFrom its beginnings as a tent city at Past-time Park (present location of Tucson Mall) after WWI to a complete and operational VA Hospital in 1928, it is now known as the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. Celebrating its 85th Anniversary in 2013, in providing the highest quality care for the Nations Veterans.

Awards and/or Recognition Received TMC’s Electronic Medical Record system is the first in Arizona to reach Stage 7, highest level on the HIMSS national database TMC is listed as a “Most Wired” hospital by Hospitals & Health Networks magazineTMC is certified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program TMC holds the American Heart Assn./American Stroke Assn. “Get With The Guidelines — Stroke” Gold Plus Quality Achievement AwardTMC is endorsed as an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care TMC is the first Tucson hospital to earn Heart Failure Accreditation by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient CareTMC is the first Arizona hospital be certified in Atrial Fibrillation by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient CareTMC’s Pediatric Emergency Department is certified as an Advanced Care Emergency Department TMC earned designation as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric SurgeryTMC is singled out for its support of breastfeeding with the IBCLC Care Award from the International Lactation Consultant Association

Hospital’s HistoryTMC grew from the Desert Sanatorium, which opened in the 1920s to treat tuberculosis patients. During World War II, the owners donated the facility for use as a nonprofit community hospital. Tucson Medical Center was founded in 1943, accepted its first patient in 1944, and grew with community support to become the largest hospital in Southern Arizona.

Awards and/or Recognition ReceivedCertified as a NICHE (Nursing Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) facility, a “senior-friendly” hospital committed to meeting the special needs of hospitalized older adults.A $2.1 million, five-year grant awarded to the UA National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health Dozens of the Best Doctors in America practice at UAMC.$100 million Epic Electronic Health Record implementation

Hospital’s HistoryThe University of Arizona Medical Center — South Campus is operated by The University of Arizona Health Network under an agreement with Pima County. Extensively renovated, The University of Arizona Medical Center — South Campus is part of the state’s premier academic medical system with 6,000 employees, two hospitals, some 40 clinics, health plans and the practice plan of the physician-faculty of the UA College of Medicine. Its mission is “Advancing Health and Wellness through Education, Research and Patient Care.”

Awards and/or Recognition ReceivedAwarded 3 stars (the highest category of quality in cardiac surgery) by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award for Tucson Hospitals for more than a decadeConsistently ranked among US News & World Report’s America’s Best HospitalsWinner of the University HealthSystem Consortium’s Quality Leadership Award 2008-2010, 2012Named One of the 10 Best Hospitals in America for 2009 by Becker’s Hospital ReviewAmerican Nurses Association—Arizona’s First Magnet Hospital DesignationNearly 100 of the Best Doctors in America practice at UAMC’s University Campus.

Hospital’s HistoryDedicated in 1971 as University Hospital, the primary teaching hospital of the University of Arizona College of Medicine. UAMC-University Campus is the flagship hospital of The University of Arizona Health Network, the state’s premier academic medical system with more than 6,000 employees, hundreds of physicians, two hospitals, health plans and some 40 clinics. The mission of The University of Arizona Health Network is “Advancing Health and Wellness through Education, Research and Patient Care.”

Hospital’s HistorySouthern Arizona Rehabilitation Hospital opened in 1992, and was owned by Continental Medical Systems. In 1996 the hospital was purchased by Horizons Healthcare, which owned the property for a year. In October 1997, the hospital was acquired by HealthSouth Corporation and the name converted to HealthSouth Southern Arizona Regional Rehabilitation Hospital.

Hospital’s HistoryThe hospital opened in May 1990 as Rehab Systems Corporation and was called Novacare Rehabilitation Institution. In April 1997, the hospital was acquired by HealthSouth Corporation; in May 1997, the official name was changed to HealthSouth Rehabilitation Institution of Tucson. In August of 2006, the hospital entered into a joint venture partnership with Tucson Medical Center.

Hospital’s HistoryThe hospital opened in 1994 as a long-term acute care hospital, providing care to medically complex patients. Kindred Hospital Tucson is part of Kindred Healthcare, Inc., a FORTUNE 500 health care services company that has been ranked one of Fortune magazine’s Most Admired Healthcare Companies in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.